CNC Miller (programmer, setter, operator)

CNC Miller Programmer / Setter / Operator
Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Full-Time | Permanent
£22,000 – £40,000 depending on skill, experience and overtime

Ambitions Personnel are currently recruiting for a skilled CNC Miller – Programmer, Setter and Operator to join a well-established and respected engineering and manufacturing company based in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

Due to continued growth and expansion of their customer base, our client is looking to strengthen their machining team with an experienced engineer who can programme, set and operate CNC milling machines within a high-precision manufacturing environment.

The company specialises in machining, fabrication and assembly, producing precision components for a wide range of industries including Energy, Medical, Defence, Rail, Aerospace, Transport and Oil Exploration.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, modern machine shop producing complex components for demanding industries.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines to produce high precision components within a busy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines

• Machining complex components from materials including Aluminium, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Inconel and Titanium

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

• Changing tooling and setting cutting parameters

• Inspecting components to ensure they meet specification

• Using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, plug gauges, screw plugs and ring gauges

• Working both independently and as part of a skilled engineering team

Candidate Requirements

• Solid experience programming CNC milling machines

• Previous setting and operating experience, ideally with Heidenhain controls

• Experience machining medium to large components

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Confident using engineering measuring equipment

• Strong communication and time management skills

• Ability to work using your own initiative

• Team player with a proactive attitude

Ideal Candidate

• Able to program, set and operate Heidenhain control systems

• Confident writing and editing CNC programs

• Experienced working to tight tolerances

• Experience with medium to large batch production

• Comfortable machining components up to 2 metres in length using lifting equipment

• Completed a CNC machining apprenticeship or able to demonstrate 10+ years’ relevant experience

• Strong knowledge of 3–4 axis CNC machines, cutting speeds and feeds, and geometric tolerances

• Experience working within ISO 9001:2015 environments (desirable)

If you are an experienced CNC Miller looking for your next opportunity within a well-established engineering environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply online today or send your CV to:
ellie.fisher@ambitionspersonnel.com

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